If I had to choose one trip that really changed my perspective on things, it would be the road trip I took last summer with my sister and our pup, Juniper. You see, this wasn’t our original summer plans. I had grand plans of traveling through South America, eating exotic fruits everyday, and learning Spanish, but last minute our dog sitter bailed and we had to adjust our plans accordingly. ⊛
The original objective of this trip was to get Juniper from point A (DC, a city I’ve learned to like and appreciate now but still struggle to fit in in) to point B (Portland, a city I instantly fell in love with). Since Juniper is a little too big to get on a plane with me, driving was the only way to accomplish this. ⊛
To say this was an eye-opening, humbling experience is an understatement. Before this trip, I was so sure the only city in the US I could see myself living in was Portland (and even then I could see myself there for a max of 5 years). During the trip, I proved myself wrong over and over again and developed a deep love for the Midwest and the South (Columbus, Louisville, Kansas City, Oklahoma City just to name a few). I also now hold a special place in my heart for New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona because that’s where I witnessed some of the most breathtaking, beautiful landscape and nature. ⊛
For the past decade, I let my negative experiences from my past dictate my feelings toward this country. I always daydreamed about moving abroad and never really felt present. But now I realize how ridiculous that was, and I’m so excited to explore this country even more (hopefully next time I’ll get to explore the North🤞🏼)! ⊛
Have you been on a trip that changed you in some way? If so, where was it and how did it change you?

I kept this messy long hair as I choose to celebrate summer with a jungle vibe but my styles is in accordance being me in a short hair.💁‍♀️ I think this comes a long long way to decide 🤣
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